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10 reasons why Ireland is always in season
Cosy traditional pubs, fairytale castle stays and fabulous festivals – no matter the season, Ireland’s welcome is sure to warm your heart City breaks You’ll find an amazing atmosphere in Ireland’s cities during the less crowded seasons of autumn and winter. In Dublin, usually bustling attractions like the Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Castle are a breeze to get around. […]
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Liam Neeson joins Tourism Ireland to wish the world a Happy St Patrick’s Day
Wherever you are across the globe, keep Ireland in your heart this St Patrick’s Day 💚
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Six of the best Irish hikes for your bucket list
From scenic beginner trails to challenging upland peaks, the island of Ireland offers a massive variety of utterly beautiful hiking opportunities. With hundreds of trails to hit for every level of ability, few countries can match the diversity, drama and convenience of Ireland’s emerald green landscape. Lacing up those boots for a hiking holiday might […]
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Actor Pierce Brosnan stars in new video showcasing Ireland
One of Hollywood’s most famous leading men is starring in a new video highlighting all things beautiful about Ireland’s landscapes and culture. It’s the result of Tourism Ireland teaming up with the Irish Film and Television Academy to create a series of short videos to showcase the beauty of Ireland. The newly released first video features Pierce […]
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10 reasons why Ireland is always in season
Cosy traditional pubs, fairytale castle stays and fabulous festivals – no matter the season, Ireland’s welcome is sure to warm your heart City breaks You’ll find an amazing atmosphere in Ireland’s cities during the less crowded seasons of autumn and winter. In Dublin, usually bustling attractions like the Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Castle are a breeze to get around. […]
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8 splendid Irish castles and manors to lay your head for the night
Crown an Irish vacation with a stay in one of the island’s magnificent castles or stately homes. Crown an Irish vacation with a stay in one of the island’s magnificent castles or stately homes where you can relax in accommodation fit for a king. 1. Ashford Castle, Co MayoThe 800-year-old, multi-award-winning Ashford Castle offers opulent five-star […]
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St Brigid’s Day, Celtic tradition and iconic Irish women
At the end of this particularly cold and gloomy winter the Irish are as eager as ever to mark the earliest signs of spring on St Brigid’s Day, 1 February. An iconic character in the culture of the nation, St Brigid was the first female and native-born patron saint of Ireland and remains a strong […]
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Landscapes that inspire the muse of Irish writers
Ireland’s dramatic landscape has inspired writers across the ages and continues to star in the work of the island’s contemporary novelists. From W.B. Yeats to Seamus Heaney, Joyce, Beckett and more, distinguished Irish literary figures have always employed the spectacular scenery and unique ambience of the island of Ireland in their work. And the stunning […]
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The Man with the Golden Flute plays Danny Boy
Virtuoso flautist Sir James Galway is the star of a new Tourism Ireland video that features a beautiful rendition of one of the world’s most enchanting tunes. In the video, available here, which is aimed at encouraging visitors to Northern Ireland as soon as it is safe to travel again, the Belfast-born musician says that the Londonderry […]
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Tradfest announces extended 2021 festival
Dublin’s ‘radical trad’ music festival, Tradfest, has been reimagined to cope with Covid restrictions but will be every bit as entertaining as always. While ongoing Covid restrictions mean that Tradfest’s usual January blitz of sizzling trad music in Dublin’s Temple Bar is not possible, the good news is that this year’s festival will extend over […]